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Commonly Confused

Its vs. It's

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.


Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.

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The Schwa

 

The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.